Horst von Mellenthin

Horst von Mellenthin (31 July 1898 – 8 January 1977) was a German general during World War II who commanded several corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany. Mellenthin surrendered to the Americans at the end of war, and was interned until 1948. After his release, he joined the Gehlen Organization.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (22 August 1915) & 1st Class (29 May 1917)
 * Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (15 July 1943) & 1st Class (26 July 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold on 25 March 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of the 205. Infanterie-Division
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 10 October 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 205. Infanterie-Division
 * Oak Leaves on 4 April 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 205. Infanterie-Division